Senior Scope Feature Articles
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Twenty-five years of dedicated service to the community recognized
Community workers and organizations celebrate Rev. David Lima.
PACE plans to double grocery delivery program beginning this summer
Plan will help close food access gap.
Stitching a Comeback: Old skills return with new purpose in recycling workshops
People gather in New Bedford to stitch and repair clothing.
More Than a Meal: Local leaders step up to deliver connection and care
Town officials, elected leaders, and Council on Aging staff joined Coastline to help pack and deliver meals.
What if staying independent started with something as simple as play?
Play slowly fades as we age. But our bodies were never designed to stop playing.
Housing advocate honored after decades of work and still pushing for more
She’s put housing first for 50 years and she’s still fighting for it.
Adapting, reconnecting, and finding meaning through life’s later transitions
What if aging is not about decline but about redefining ourselves, tapping the resilience of a lifetime to become something new?
March brings changes to public benefits qualifications
Do you qualify for these benefits?
Letting Joy Bloom: Finding creativity and connection through floral design
Marion seniors enjoy a morning of flower arranging.
Support growing for the millions who become caregivers unexpectedly
State and federal agencies recognize that family caregivers need more support.
Meals on Wheels will resume Monday
Thank you for your patience.
Building remains closed Thursday and Friday, 2-26 and 27 (updated)
Blizzard cleanup still ongoing
Coastline offices to remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 24
Blizzard cleanup expected to take days.
Coastline offices to be closed on Monday, Feb. 23
Blizzard conditions expected.
SNAP Benefits: Here’s what you need to know in 2026
Important changes are underway that could affect your benefits and how the state runs the program.
Housing resources that can help renters and those experiencing homelessness
Housing resources to help renters pay their monthly rent.
Dartmouth man carries on father’s military vehicle legacy
Restoring military surplus vehicles was a passion of this father/son duo.
What really gets in the way of heart health and one change that matters most
Dr. Mike Rocha reflects on everyday choices for better heart health.
Live-in PCAs no longer subject to Massachusetts and federal taxes
Live-in PCAs in Massachusetts now exempt from state and federal taxes.
Meal delivery will resume on Wednesday — UPDATED
We will resume deliveries on Wednesday.
A nutrition consultation can help you find your best diet
Connect with Coastline’s dietitian for personalized help.
Learn how to use Voiceover to access your digital device without good vision
Voiceover allows a person who is blind to use and access an iPhone or an iPad.
Older adults feel confident behind the wheel
But far fewer are planning for the day they may no longer be driving
We’ve been selected to partner with the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program!
You can help any time during the month of December.
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